Flan de Queso! An easy-to-make rich, silky and creamy custard made with sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and cream cheese. This isn’t your traditional Cuban flan. In fact, I believe flan de queso is how Puertoricans make their flan. And I gotta say, it’s my favorite way. There are tons of different variations of flan…
Key Lime Fudge
Key lime fudge! The deliciously sweet-tart flavor of key lime in every rich, creamy fudge square. Perfect for sharing or gift giving! Welcome to my labor of love. Yes, these key lime fudge squares started as a mere twinkle in my eye and then quickly became a tedious endeavor! Let me explain. As a Florida…
White Chocolate Guava Magic Cookie Bars
Classic magic cookie bars with a Cuban twist! Magic cookie bars made with Maria cookies, sweetened condensed milk, guava paste, white chocolate chips, sliced almonds, + toasted coconut. Magic cookie bars just got a makeover! Classic magic cookie bars or 7-layer bars are usually made with milk chocolate chips, nuts like pecans or walnuts, and…
Easy + Flavorful Cuban Picadillo Recipe
A simple and flavorful Cuban picadillo recipe made with ground beef, tomato sauce, spices, olives, and raisins. Perfect weeknight meal made in one skillet! You and your family will not get enough of these delicious Cuban flavors. If you were to ask me what was the recipe I had the most often during the week…
Salted Caramel White Chocolate Chip Cookies
White chocolate chip cookies made with salted caramel sauce, caramel chips, and white chocolate chips. These cookies are seriously next level! Ok here’s the deal. I’ve made my fair share of cookie recipes in my day and I’m not the biggest fan of white chocolate. But let me tell you… these salted caramel white chocolate…
Cuban Black Beans Recipe (Frijoles Negros)
A tender and savory Cuban black beans recipe cooked to silky perfection. The most flavorful side dish paired with white rice. Growing up in a Cuban family means you ate a lot of rice and beans for dinner. To be honest, sometimes I would opt for rice and beans alone without meat. Of course, my…
Double Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies
Rich, chewy chocolate hazelnut cookies mixed with crunchy hazelnuts. A delicious salty-sweet treat for any day of the week! Whenever I’m looking for a really indulgent treat, my mind automatically thinks of these chocolate hazelnut cookies! Picture this: Intensely, rich flavor, soft centers, chewy edges, crunchy roasted hazelnuts… I mean… what’s not to like!? I…
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies
Salty sweet chocolate chip pretzel cookies made with nutty browned butter, crunchy pretzels, and dark chocolate chips. The best of the best! I will forever be a cookie/brownie girl. FOREVER. As I’ve mentioned before, Cookie Monster is my spirit animal. This could only mean that my love for chocolate chip cookies lives on. What could…